Plotinus’ era coincides with the beginning of the end of ancient civilization and the formation of Christianity. In the vast Roman Empire, the internal impulse that drove it was gradually fading away, leading to spiritual upheaval and the emergence of numerous sects. The mysterious centers of knowledge that were the driving force behind ancient culture … Read more
What does it mean to think independently? Does it mean thinking independently of external influences? Or to confront one’s ideas with the practical experience of everyday life? Independent thinking is a fundamental characteristic of philosophical endeavor and the philosophical path, which consists of an individual search for truth in order to better understand ourselves and … Read more
The Renaissance is one of the brightest periods in Western history, a transition from the medieval harsh darkness to classical clarity and elegance. In our time, many thinkers contemplate the coming of a new Middle Ages; the thought of the Renaissance clearly indicates how far we are from it. This era of brilliance in the … Read more
The Renaissance, a time of revival of all values worthy of man, a reawakening of dormant ideas about the cosmos and man, about the beauty and meaning of science, art, politics, and religion. Is the Earth round? How do planets move? How to achieve depth on a painting canvas? How to create an ideal city? … Read more
K’ung Fu Tzu, or as he is known in the West, Confucius, was born in 551 or 552 BC in the small Chinese state of Lu. He established one of the greatest systems of religious and philosophical thought, and his influence on Chinese civilization is so great that it can freely be called Confucian. Confucius’ … Read more
During the 5th and 4th centuries BC, rhetoric, or the art of beautiful and correct speaking, was considered one of the important civic skills in Athens, and Isocrates was renowned as one of the greatest orators of classical Greece. His principles became the foundation of education in most European schools until the 18th century. Isocrates … Read more
Albert Schweitzer was one of the brave Europeans who, during the colonial era in Africa and a humanitarian crisis, dared to do something of real benefit for the people of the Black continent. Leaving behind a successful life in France, he went to the virgin forests of Equatorial Africa to provide much-needed medical assistance to … Read more
Albert Schweitzer was one of the courageous Europeans who, during the colonialism in Africa and the great humanitarian crisis, dared to do something of real benefit for the people of the African continent. Leaving behind a successful life in France, he went to the virgin forests of Equatorial Africa to provide much-needed medical assistance to … Read more
If morality is recognizing what is good and subsequently having the ability to choose between what is good and what is bad, then it is obvious that we have lost our moral compass for some time now. It seems like we actually do not know what is good for us. It starts from the basic … Read more
The phenomenon of non-acceptance, on the other hand, has always existed and can almost be considered a constant in human behavior, along with selfishness and narrow-mindedness, which can even occur within the same family. Therefore, it is not surprising that all moral teachings of global philosophies and religions promote tolerance and better understanding of others. … Read more
